How old is someone named Branden?
The average Branden is 32 years old.
Half of all living Brandens are between 24 and 39.
When was Branden popular?
Branden rose fast and peaked in 1992, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Brandens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 152 | 130 |
| 1970s | 1,820 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 7,617 | 7,200 |
| 1990s | 9,729 | 9,400 |
| 2000s | 6,200 | 6,100 |
| 2010s | 2,021 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 323 | 320 |
How many Brandens are still alive?
About 27,000 Brandens are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 28,000 babies named Branden since 1959.
Nearly every Branden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Branden?
About half of living Brandens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 51%
- Gen Z 36%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Branden an old name?
Somewhat. Branden is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Branden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.8% of living Brandens are men.
Names the same age as Branden
NAME TWIN
Branden's name twin is Johnathon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Johnathon's age curve is the closest match to Branden's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Branden
How old is the average Branden?
The average Branden in the US is 32 years old. The median is 32, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Branden?
About 27,000 Brandens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 28,000 babies given the name since 1959.
When was the name Branden most popular?
In 1992, when about 1,200 baby boys were named Branden.
Is Branden a Millennial name?
Yes. About 51% of living Brandens are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this